San Bernadino

Christie

About San Bernadino

"San Bernadino" is a 1970 song by English band Christie. The song did not match the success of their previous single "Yellow River", but was still a hit in several countries. It reached number one in Germany and number 7 in the UK. The song charted moderately well in Italy and Spain, reaching numbers 10 and 15, respectively. In the U. S., the song only managed to peak at number 100 on 30 January 1971. After the song became a hit, the band members admitted that they had never visited the city.  


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I've been all around this great big world
to Paris and Rome
And I've never found a place that I could
really call my own.
But there'se one place where I know
the sun is shining endlessly
And it's calling me across the sea
so I must get back to SAN BERNADINO.

I remember when I was sixteen
my daddy said to me: You could travel
round this universe until eternity
But you'll never find that peace of mind
that you've been dreaming of.
Not until you finally decide to
come on home to SAN BERNADINO.

Oh
I'm longing for SAN BERNADINO!
Oh
I'm longing for SAN BERNADINO!

I've been all along the water right up
to the Rio Grande
And I've never found the paradise
they call the Promised Land.
I was young and foolishly I thought
the world was at my feet.
But I'm no diff'rent now and so I'm
homeward bound for SAN BERNADINO.
Well I'm older and I'm wiser and I've seen
the light of day
and I think it's time
to realize my dreams have gone astray.
But I've tried so hard to rech that star
that was so far away.
But now I've got to find that road
that's leading home to SAN BERNADINO.

Oh
I'm longing for...

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Christie

Christie were an English rock band formed at the end of the 1960s. They are best remembered for their UK chart-topping hit single, "Yellow River" released in 1970. more »

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Written by: JEFF CHRISTIE

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10 facts about this song

Genre Class
"San Bernardino" by Christie falls under the genre of Pop Rock and Soft Rock.
Creation Facts
"San Bernardino" was written by band member Jeff Christie. - It was released in November 1970 by CBS Records.
Chart Performance
The song hit number one spot in Germany. - Meanwhile, it reached number 5 in Switzerland and number 7 spot in the UK Singles Chart.
Band Facts
The band Christie is essentially a British rock band, fronted by Jeff Christie. - Christie is most known for their hit song "Yellow River" which came out the same year as "San Bernardino".
Recognition
"San Bernardino" was also popular in various countries in Europe, demonstrating Christie's international appeal.
Lyrics Interpretation
The song's lyrics speak about the desire to return to a simpler life in San Bernardino, a city in California. This narrative relates to the common 1960s and 1970s theme of longing for peace and tranquility amid societal changes.
Production Value
"San Bernardino" features a harmonious blend of guitars, drums and vocals, which is characteristic of the soft rock genre.
Notably, Unlike Today's Dynamic
Unlike the digital downloads of today, "San Bernardino" was originally released as a 7-inch vinyl single.
Cover versions
Various artists have covered "San Bernardino," including The Band, a group from Canada, demonstrating this song's widespread influence.
Listening platforms
Christie's "San Bernardino" is widely available to stream on digital platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music, and the official music video can be viewed on YouTube.

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